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Only your healthcare team can determine your insulin to carbohydrate ratios,
correction factors, blood glucose target ranges and duration of insulin on board.
Basal rates that are too high or too low can adversely affect blood glucose levels.
Work with your healthcare team to fine-tune basal rates.
The way your body uses insulin can be affected by many things. Contact your
healthcare team about lifestyle changes such as starting/stopping your exercise
program or significant weight loss/gain. Your basal rates may need to be
modified.
DO NOT stop using the pump if you are ill. Even when you’re sick, your body still needs
insulin. See Chapter 16, Sick Day Guidelines.
When you begin using the Audio Bolus feature, always look at the screen as you program
so that you are completely comfortable with the feature before delivering a bolus via
audio prompts only.
Animas Corporation recommends that you have someone around you (family, friends,
etc.) who understands diabetes and pump therapy, so in the event of an emergency,
they can help you. Be sure they are familiar with any information given to you by your
healthcare team.
The Animas 2020 and accessories include small component pieces that could pose a
choking hazard to small children.
Before Bedtime
To ensure proper delivery, do not change your infusion set just before bedtime or if
you will not be able to test your blood glucose 1 to 2 hours after a new set is placed.
Always check that your cartridge has enough insulin to last through the night before
going to bed. Unless otherwise recommended by your healthcare team, do not use
the vibrate feature during sleep. It is recommended that you set the volume to high
for all warnings and alarms before going to sleep.
Always remove all air bubbles from cartridge and tubing before beginning insulin
delivery. Air bubbles can compromise accuracy of delivery. Refer to the Instructions for
Use included with your cartridge packaging.
Interference with the pump electronics by cell phones can occur if worn in close
proximity. It is recommended that you wear the pump and cell phone at least 6 inches
apart.
If you return your pump for service and a replacement pump is sent, do not use
the replacement pump until all the settings specific to your treatment plan have
been programmed.
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